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2018 Mustang GT vs 2018 BMW M4
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IPOGT
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A Ford is not a BMW. I was not so politely verbally reminded of that by the fixed operations director (whatever that means) of a Ford dealer when I compained about finish issues on my Mustang.
I called Ford and told them what he said. I'd LOVE to see him say that to someone who has a Ford GT.
And everyone wonders why our cars have quality issues.......People like that in the wrong job.
I called Ford and told them what he said. I'd LOVE to see him say that to someone who has a Ford GT.
And everyone wonders why our cars have quality issues.......People like that in the wrong job.
ihc95
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True that the build quality of the M4 is equal to the standard 4 series...but the quality of the 4 series is so far above and beyond the Mustang in the first place that I don't see your point at all. People need to understand, in the automotive world, you get what you pay for.
I had a 440i convertible loaner when my E92 was getting serviced last year and what a solid car. It felt extremely rigid despite being a convertible and the interior quality was fantastic.
If I had to get a BMW right now, it would probably be the new M2 Competition. :love:
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I'd suspect the purchase price would be higher... quick look:
2018 GT Mustang 42,000 (wow price) -- msrp 49k
2019 BMW M4 vert (cheapest) 87,000 (maybe get it for 82k?)
A regular 2019 4 series 440i vert is around 61k at cheapest... average 63/64k.
There is no comparison... 440i/m4 is a different look and feel. Depends on what you are after.
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When I was buying my '16 GT convertible at the end of '15, an M4 Cab would've been _twice_ as much. I got my Perf Pack car, with every option, including the nicer Premier interior for $42K, not sure what discounts BMW was offering, but a loaded M4 Cab was around $80K.
sdiver68
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Me. I've had 4 BMWs. Could have easily bought a 5th. The 18+ Mustang finally cleared the features and quality bar for me. And after having owned at least 1 of every German and Japanese German competitor I thought it was time for a change.
I'll say this about BMW that I cant say for Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Infiniti, or Acura. They have bent over backwards for me making sure my car would perform well at the track.
Zinc03svt
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Here is my story on 15 m4 dct with dinan exhaust and dinan power module. At the time I had a 14 GT Cali Special auto. My mods were offroad x, bullet mufflers, cobra jet intake, big mono tb, JLT cai, Lund tuned 100 octane. On street tires at my track 1500’ (never ran below 2200 DA) it was 12.1 car @ 115 plus.
We ran couple 50 mph pulls to 120 mph and we where door to door with me pulling a fender everytime on 2-3 shift. My 18 GT with just a tune runs quicker and faster than my 14.
We ran couple 50 mph pulls to 120 mph and we where door to door with me pulling a fender everytime on 2-3 shift. My 18 GT with just a tune runs quicker and faster than my 14.
orangefury5.0
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I was able to race my friends 2017 M4. i really don't know much about M4's. I know he has the one with the Carbon Fiber roof. If that means anything at all or even relevant. I though i would mention it. Otherwise he has a K&N Drop in filter. No tune.
I have a base 2018 GT with 10spd Automatic Trans, Drop in K&N, Ford Performance X Pipe. I run my stang on 87 octane only.
We raced on a 40 roll (in Mexico) to about 120. I was in the Track Mode on my car. I'm not sure what mode he was in i would have to ask him.
We were pretty much dead even the whole way. Right at the end i feel like the M4 was starting to pull just a hair on me. We have not been able to match up again. But we plan to once it gets nice out. I would really like to go to the drag strip before either of us does any other mods and run them a few times.
I have a base 2018 GT with 10spd Automatic Trans, Drop in K&N, Ford Performance X Pipe. I run my stang on 87 octane only.
We raced on a 40 roll (in Mexico) to about 120. I was in the Track Mode on my car. I'm not sure what mode he was in i would have to ask him.
We were pretty much dead even the whole way. Right at the end i feel like the M4 was starting to pull just a hair on me. We have not been able to match up again. But we plan to once it gets nice out. I would really like to go to the drag strip before either of us does any other mods and run them a few times.
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nastang87xx
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If we're talking base base base base level cars, yes. I have a friend who works for a BMW dealership and he said the CZP or whatever car is unusually heavy, knocking on the door of 3,700lbs. I find this a little eyebrow raising for a car with lots of carbon and an all aluminum unibody.
Let's be real, most of our Mustangs they way they really are spec'ed out are probably in the high 3700's to 3800 lbs flat mark.
sdiver68
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Try 92 or 93 Octane...see if it changes the equation a bit. Also, I think Drag mode will optimize for straight line.
orangefury5.0
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Defiantly in the future. I would like to get Long Tube Off Road Headers and a better intake along with the tune.
orangefury5.0
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Good Call. I haven't actually tried the "Drag Mode" in my Stang yet. I usually go with Track Mode or Sport +.
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